"Gujarat advancing to become USD 3.5 trillion economy by 2047, committed to Viksit Bharat vision": CM Patel

The 9th NITI Aayog's Governing Council meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in the national capital today.

In this context, the Chief Minister introduced the 'Gujarat@2047 Dynamic Document-Roadmap,' aimed at realising the goal of 'Viksit Gujarat' for a 'Viksit Bharat.' The roadmap, built on two pillars of 'Earning Well' and 'Living Well,' aims to enhance people's quality of life and bring economic prosperity, the Niti Aayog said in a press release.

The Chief Minister also announced the formation of a think tank, Gujarat State Institution for Transformation (GRIT), on the lines of Niti Aayog, to systematically achieve these goals. CM affirmed Gujarat's commitment to the development vision by adopting the Prime Minister's 'GYAN' mantra, focusing on the advancement of the Garib (Poor), Yuva (Youth), Annadata (Farmers), and Naari (Women).

Patel also noted that Gujarat, despite representing only 5 per cent of the country's population, contributed 8.3 per cent to the country's GDP in 2022-23. Gujarat is also advancing towards becoming a $3.5 trillion economy by 2047, he said.

During the meeting, Patel highlighted Gujarat's achievements in key areas such as PM Gati Shakti, Health, Nari Gaurav Niti, Shri Anna (Millet), Natural Farming, Digital Agriculture Mission, MSME, and Amrit Sarovar, and outlined the plans in place to reach the future goals, the press release added.

The Chief Minister also mentioned that an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' can pave the way for 'Viksit Bharat' and urged for collective efforts to develop policies and strategies that would establish India as the world's largest manufacturing hub. He emphasized the need for world-class products that contribute to both the national and global supply chains. He further talked about how Gujarat is advancing the Prime Minister's vision of "Green Growth for Viksit Bharat".

Speaking about the Vibrant Summit, he said that during the summit in January 2024, Gujarat made a significant leap towards semiconductor self-reliance, setting up the nation's first semiconductor chip manufacturing plant, which will benefit both the country and the global community. He also noted that India's first semiconductor chip will be manufactured in Gujarat.

The Chief Minister emphasized that semiconductors, blockchain, and AI will be pivotal in advancing the skill ecosystem required for achieving the goal of 'Viksit Bharat by 2047'. The Gujarat government is committed to strengthening the younger generation for the Future Industries through 'Mukhyamantri Bhavishyalakshi Kaushalya Vikas Yojana.'

The Chief Minister also highlighted Gujarat's rapid growth in effective implementation of the Solar Rooftop Scheme and the development of the world's largest hybrid Renewable Energy park in Kutch, aligned with the Prime Minister's vision for Green Growth, the press release by Niti Aayog said.

Patel noted that the Gujarat government is equally prioritizing agriculture and non-agriculture sectors, facilitating the production of natural farm products in accordance with the global standards. The Chief Minister reported that over 43 lakh farmers have been trained in natural farming, with about nine lakh practicing natural farming on more than seven lakh acres.

The Gujarat CM acknowledged that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India has become the world's fifth-largest economy and is on track to become the third-largest economy during his third term. The Chief Minister emphasized that Gujarat will make steadfast efforts toward realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat.

In addition to Chief Minister, Gujarat Chief Secretary Raj Kumar also attended the 9th Niti Aayog Governing Council Meeting.

This year's theme of NITI Aayog's meeting is 'Viksit Bharat@2047', with a central focus on making India a developed nation. The Governing Council Meeting will discuss the Approach Paper for the Vision Document on Viksit Bharat @2047. (ANI)